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California’s first significant snowfall of the winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains was measured Oct. 26 near Lake Tahoe.
Staff at the University of California–Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Lab reported the area received 3.9 inches of snow in 24 hours at a location near Donner Summit.
Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.